Six Signatures. Zero Compromise.
Every burger hand-smashed to order. No frozen patties. Ever.
The Forge Classic
Double smash, American cheese, pickles,
Forge sauce, toasted brioche.
Black Label
Wagyu blend, aged cheddar, caramelized onion,
truffle aioli.
El Fuego
Smash patty, pepper jack, jalapeño jam,
chipotle crema, crispy onions.
The Garden Wrecker
Plant-based smash, vegan cheddar, house pickles,
Forge sauce. Same bold treatment. No apology.
Blue Moon
Dry-aged beef, gorgonzola crumble, fig reduction,
peppery arugula.
Double Down
Two smash patties, double American cheese,
bacon jam, pickled shallots.
Your Burger. Your Rules.
Rooted in Local.
Our beef comes from Redstone Ranch, just 30 miles from our kitchen. A fresh delivery arrives every morning before the grill is lit — grass-fed, hormone-free, and ground in-house to our own proprietary blend. That proximity, that freshness, is something you taste in the very first bite.
The produce on your plate is seasonal by design. Our greens, vine tomatoes, and specialty pickles are sourced from Hillside Collective, a grower cooperative committed to organic practices and zero food waste. When the harvest shifts, the menu shifts with it — and we think that's exactly how it should be.
Every brioche bun is baked fresh each morning by Ember Bakehouse, a family-run operation three blocks from our flagship. Soft, golden-crusted, and built with enough integrity to hold everything we stack inside — without ever giving way.
Meet Our PartnersLimited. Weekly. Worth It.
Smash & Fries Combo
Any signature smash burger paired with our loaded fries, done your way. Monday & Tuesday only.
Double Down Wednesday
Buy one Double Down smash stack, get your second at half price. Wednesday only — no exceptions.
The Weekend Wagyu
Our Black Label Wagyu burger paired with a rotating craft beer on tap. Friday through Sunday.
Plant Power Deal
The Garden Wrecker smash patty with crispy sweet potato fries. Thursday special — plant-forward, full flavour.
Three Forges. One Mission.
Chicago, IL 60601
Chicago, IL 60614
Forged Fresh. Delivered Fast.
Order pickup or delivery in under 30 minutes.
Available on DoorDash, Uber Eats, and direct at forgeburger.com
What They're Saying.
The Black Label is the best burger I've had outside of a Michelin-starred restaurant. The wagyu blend, the fig reduction — this isn't fast food, this is an event.
"El Fuego changed my life. The jalapeño jam is unreal."
Priya M. Yelp"Build-your-own is genius. I've never been more indecisive and more satisfied."
Connor T. TripAdvisor"Farm sourcing actually shows in the flavor. You can taste the difference."
Leila K. Instagram